Environmental Quality Standards Regulations, 1999. Country/Territory Gambia Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water Keyword Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Institution Monitoring Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations establish the Environment Quality Standards Board, define its functions and powers and declare standards set out in the Schedule 1 to apply in respect of ambient air, saline waters, surface fresh waters and groundwater. Full text English References - Legislation Implements National Environment Management Act, 1994 (Act No. 13 of 1994). Legislation | Gambia | 1994 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Environmental planning, Inspection, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental audit, Education, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ban on Plastic Bags Order, 2015. Legislation | Gambia | 2015 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX